Bhuvneshwar Kumar had an exceptional season in the IPL 2016, showcasing his skills both with the ball and bat. Here are his top three statistics from that season:
Total Wickets: Bhuvneshwar Kumar finished the season as the leading wicket-taker with a remarkable total of 23 wickets. This achievement placed him at the top of the charts, highlighting his effectiveness and consistency throughout the tournament.
Total Dots: He displayed his ability to contain runs by sending down an impressive 169 dot balls, which again secured him the top position in this category. This stat is crucial in T20 cricket as it emphasizes a bowler's ability to apply pressure on the batting side.
Four-Wicket Haul: Bhuvneshwar recorded a four-wicket haul, which further underscores his capacity to make significant contributions in key moments. This performance placed him first in this category as well, demonstrating his match-winning abilities.
These standout statistics from IPL 2016 illustrate Bhuvneshwar Kumar's importance to his team's success that season, particularly with his bowling prowess.
| Opposition | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 0* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 21 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 262.50 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 13 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 185.71 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 125.00 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 50.00 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 1* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.00 |
| Opposition | O | M | W | R | 0s | 4s | 6s | WD | NB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 2 | 55 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 4 | 0 | 1 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 0 | 4 | 29 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 1 | 37 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 3 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 1 | 36 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 1 | 2 | 28 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai Indians | 3 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Rising Pune Supergiants | 4 | 1 | 1 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Kings XI Punjab | 4 | 0 | 2 | 32 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 4 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 2 | 31 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 4 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gujarat Lions | 4 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 4 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
